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The Colgate Maroon-News The Oldest College Weekly in America Founded 1868 Volume CXLJV Number 3 September 8,2011 SGA Brings Zipcars to Campus By Amanda golden Maroon-News Staff Getting a ride on and off campus just got easier, as Colgate students, faculty and staff now have "wheels when diey want diem" with Zipcar's car-sharing program. Colgate has teamed up with Zipcar to bring two cars to campus: a Ford Focus and a Honda Insight Hybrid. The cars are available ondemand 24/7 and can be reserved by die hour or day either online or via phone app. Zipcar, a carsharing company founded in 2000, provides a pragmatic alternative to car rental and ownership that allows customers the freedom to take a car when they want it and return it when they are done. The program was launched on Colgate's campus this past Tuesday. "Colgate is one of our new schools launching this fall," Zipcar's Vice President of Communications Greg Winter said. "Colgate will be a two-car program. Both cars are located on Lally Lane, between the Hall of Presidents (HOP) and Dana Arts Center. Rates on the Honda start from $8 an hour and the Focus starts from $7 an hour thanks to the Ford program, and the first year annual fee is $25 for new members." Winter explained that Zipcar likes to name its vehicles. "Both we, and our members, find it easier to track down the cars by naming them," he said. Colgate just got the Insight Ivana (the 2011 Honda Insight) and die Fountain Focus (the 2012 Ford Focus). TWO NEW FACES ON CAMPUS: The Colgate Zipcars, named Insight Ivana and Fountain Focus, will be available for students. Quincey Spagnoletti "Thought Into Action" Returns for a Third Year By Matthew Knowles nUmm-Newt Staff Most ideas die on the vine before they ever come to fruition. The fact is, coming up with a promising idea for a business is the easy part. The hard part is the implementation. Fortunately for Colgate students, the "Thought Into Action" Institute is back for its third year, and it is ready to help students make their plans a reality. "Thought Into Action" meets once a month on Saturdays and is intended to offer guidance to all aspiring entrepreneurs in the Colgate community. The Institute is headed by Wills Hapworth, a Colgate alumnus ('O7) and young entrepreneur. His experiences with both Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank have given him many insights into the business world. Three years ago, the Institute itself was just a "thought" in the mind of alumnus and serial entrepreneur Andy Greenfield '74. Each month, alumni share experiences from their entrepreneurial pursuits with the nearly sixty students currently enrolled in the Institute. An alumnus begins each class by discussing topics in which he specializes. Then, the large group breaks into smaller sections headed by two alumni "mentors." In die smaller sections and with the help of the mentors, students update each other on their projects and lend advice on how each can best move forward. Topics covered in the "Thought Into Action" Institute include a wide range of personal and professional skills all entrepreneurs should maintain. They range from branding and knowing one's limits to surviving, in the difficult economy. Mentors are typically Colgate alumni, such as Bob Gold, CEO of Ridgewood Capital, and Morgan Dunbar, founder of Best Execution Comparison Service. The job of a mentor is not to hold the students' hands, but to allow them to make their own mistakes and then offer helpful hints about how problems can be avoided in the future. "I really think it works better that way," Hapworth said. "The mentors could tell diem how to run their projects, but this is usually how the students learn best." Wills Hapworth is directing the "Thought Into Action" Institute. ————darkhorseinvestors.com Colgate Names New Residential Life Director By Taylor Fleming Maroon-Newt Staff On July 18, 2011, Brenda Ice became the new Director of Residential Life on campus. Ice held several jobs prior to her position at Colgate, and she also has nearly 15 years of experience in higher education. She completed her Masters at Salisbury University and went right into a job as Area Director in Housing and Residence Life after graduation. Afterward, she worked under similar tides at Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania and Towson University. After working in residential life positions at several different institutions, Ice discovered that she felt a much greater connection with the students and staff at smaller, private liberal arts colleges. At the time when she heard about the job offer at Colgate, she was in a position at a campus of 21,000 students. "When I saw that Colgate had an opening, I jumped at the chance," Ice said. "So far, I have not been disappointed." Her interview took place on campus from May 25 to 26 last spring. At die onset, Ice was impressed by the Colgate attitude, comfort and sincerity. "During die interview, I thought they were 'just being nice' but have quickly learned that its simply the 'Colgate Way,," Ice said. Colgate was a terrific match for Ice, and so it appears that Ice is a seamless fit for the college. She describes her attitude in the Office of Residential Life as one of "an appreciative inquiry leadership approach," in which she not only leads and lectures but also listens to her staff and die needs of die campus. Life administrator, hopes to facilitate communication at Colgate. Simone Schenkel Administration Responds to Criticism of Points System By morgan Giordano Maroon-News Staff On campus, many posters ask if students "know [their] points." After nearly two years of research and planning, the new points system has been launched. Starting this semester, points will accumulate for acts such as having open containers, possessing fake identification, playing drinking games, smoking marijuana and more. Each act is assigned a different number of points, and multiple offenses will lead to an accumulation of points. Interim Vice President and Dean of the College Scott Brown states that the old system was replaced because "the warnings and probation were not working." Dean Brown points out, however that Colgate "does not have a lot of repeat offenders." The disciplinary system and meetings with advisors that prevented repeat offenses proved to be an educational and valuable process. Nonetheless, if a student does accumulate points and earns ten or more, they will be forced to take a semester off for a medical leave of absence. Every 120 days (equivalent to a semester) a point will be removed. However, special circumstances do exist in which one can appeal to have a point removed. For example, a student could ask that a point be removed so that he or she can be eligible to study abroad. The points system aims to put students' health and education first. The enforcement of the points system allows students to have the strongest educational experience they can. "We want to have the most powerful education system possible so we can develop and identify what works," Brown said. "On the other hand though, we must think about things in the environment that get in the way of education." Many students have reacted negatively to the new system. Some believe that the administration is trying to abolish the Colgate drinking culture. Others believe that the points system will push drinking further underground. However, the new system is not looking to harm the lives of students. "I have never spent any time thinking, 'how can I ruin students' lives,'" Brown said. Brown does not believe that the new system will force drinking underground and promote binge drinking. Continued on page A-2 Continued on page A-3 Continued on page A-3 Continued on page A-3 IK !C I PAT" -WAp.iloo/.i I lie Nuclear Debate F'irst Open Mic Night at Football Wins in 1N !> ILJ L '. I ml.r.ucs ( ultu.v. \-2 | After Japan. B-4 the Barge. CI Overtime. I)-6 www.maroon-news.com

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The Colgate Maroon-News The Oldest College Weekly in America Founded 1868 Volume CXLJV Number 3 September 8,2011 SGA Brings Zipcars to Campus By Amanda golden Maroon-News Staff Getting a ride on and off campus just got easier, as Colgate students, faculty and staff now have "wheels when diey want diem" with Zipcar's car-sharing program. Colgate has teamed up with Zipcar to bring two cars to campus: a Ford Focus and a Honda Insight Hybrid. The cars are available ondemand 24/7 and can be reserved by die hour or day either online or via phone app. Zipcar, a carsharing company founded in 2000, provides a pragmatic alternative to car rental and ownership that allows customers the freedom to take a car when they want it and return it when they are done. The program was launched on Colgate's campus this past Tuesday. "Colgate is one of our new schools launching this fall," Zipcar's Vice President of Communications Greg Winter said. "Colgate will be a two-car program. Both cars are located on Lally Lane, between the Hall of Presidents (HOP) and Dana Arts Center. Rates on the Honda start from $8 an hour and the Focus starts from $7 an hour thanks to the Ford program, and the first year annual fee is $25 for new members." Winter explained that Zipcar likes to name its vehicles. "Both we, and our members, find it easier to track down the cars by naming them," he said. Colgate just got the Insight Ivana (the 2011 Honda Insight) and die Fountain Focus (the 2012 Ford Focus). TWO NEW FACES ON CAMPUS: The Colgate Zipcars, named Insight Ivana and Fountain Focus, will be available for students. Quincey Spagnoletti "Thought Into Action" Returns for a Third Year By Matthew Knowles nUmm-Newt Staff Most ideas die on the vine before they ever come to fruition. The fact is, coming up with a promising idea for a business is the easy part. The hard part is the implementation. Fortunately for Colgate students, the "Thought Into Action" Institute is back for its third year, and it is ready to help students make their plans a reality. "Thought Into Action" meets once a month on Saturdays and is intended to offer guidance to all aspiring entrepreneurs in the Colgate community. The Institute is headed by Wills Hapworth, a Colgate alumnus ('O7) and young entrepreneur. His experiences with both Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank have given him many insights into the business world. Three years ago, the Institute itself was just a "thought" in the mind of alumnus and serial entrepreneur Andy Greenfield '74. Each month, alumni share experiences from their entrepreneurial pursuits with the nearly sixty students currently enrolled in the Institute. An alumnus begins each class by discussing topics in which he specializes. Then, the large group breaks into smaller sections headed by two alumni "mentors." In die smaller sections and with the help of the mentors, students update each other on their projects and lend advice on how each can best move forward. Topics covered in the "Thought Into Action" Institute include a wide range of personal and professional skills all entrepreneurs should maintain. They range from branding and knowing one's limits to surviving, in the difficult economy. Mentors are typically Colgate alumni, such as Bob Gold, CEO of Ridgewood Capital, and Morgan Dunbar, founder of Best Execution Comparison Service. The job of a mentor is not to hold the students' hands, but to allow them to make their own mistakes and then offer helpful hints about how problems can be avoided in the future. "I really think it works better that way," Hapworth said. "The mentors could tell diem how to run their projects, but this is usually how the students learn best." Wills Hapworth is directing the "Thought Into Action" Institute. ————darkhorseinvestors.com Colgate Names New Residential Life Director By Taylor Fleming Maroon-Newt Staff On July 18, 2011, Brenda Ice became the new Director of Residential Life on campus. Ice held several jobs prior to her position at Colgate, and she also has nearly 15 years of experience in higher education. She completed her Masters at Salisbury University and went right into a job as Area Director in Housing and Residence Life after graduation. Afterward, she worked under similar tides at Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania and Towson University. After working in residential life positions at several different institutions, Ice discovered that she felt a much greater connection with the students and staff at smaller, private liberal arts colleges. At the time when she heard about the job offer at Colgate, she was in a position at a campus of 21,000 students. "When I saw that Colgate had an opening, I jumped at the chance," Ice said. "So far, I have not been disappointed." Her interview took place on campus from May 25 to 26 last spring. At die onset, Ice was impressed by the Colgate attitude, comfort and sincerity. "During die interview, I thought they were 'just being nice' but have quickly learned that its simply the 'Colgate Way,," Ice said. Colgate was a terrific match for Ice, and so it appears that Ice is a seamless fit for the college. She describes her attitude in the Office of Residential Life as one of "an appreciative inquiry leadership approach," in which she not only leads and lectures but also listens to her staff and die needs of die campus. Life administrator, hopes to facilitate communication at Colgate. Simone Schenkel Administration Responds to Criticism of Points System By morgan Giordano Maroon-News Staff On campus, many posters ask if students "know [their] points." After nearly two years of research and planning, the new points system has been launched. Starting this semester, points will accumulate for acts such as having open containers, possessing fake identification, playing drinking games, smoking marijuana and more. Each act is assigned a different number of points, and multiple offenses will lead to an accumulation of points. Interim Vice President and Dean of the College Scott Brown states that the old system was replaced because "the warnings and probation were not working." Dean Brown points out, however that Colgate "does not have a lot of repeat offenders." The disciplinary system and meetings with advisors that prevented repeat offenses proved to be an educational and valuable process. Nonetheless, if a student does accumulate points and earns ten or more, they will be forced to take a semester off for a medical leave of absence. Every 120 days (equivalent to a semester) a point will be removed. However, special circumstances do exist in which one can appeal to have a point removed. For example, a student could ask that a point be removed so that he or she can be eligible to study abroad. The points system aims to put students' health and education first. The enforcement of the points system allows students to have the strongest educational experience they can. "We want to have the most powerful education system possible so we can develop and identify what works," Brown said. "On the other hand though, we must think about things in the environment that get in the way of education." Many students have reacted negatively to the new system. Some believe that the administration is trying to abolish the Colgate drinking culture. Others believe that the points system will push drinking further underground. However, the new system is not looking to harm the lives of students. "I have never spent any time thinking, 'how can I ruin students' lives,'" Brown said. Brown does not believe that the new system will force drinking underground and promote binge drinking. Continued on page A-2 Continued on page A-3 Continued on page A-3 Continued on page A-3 IK !C I PAT" -WAp.iloo/.i I lie Nuclear Debate F'irst Open Mic Night at Football Wins in 1N !> ILJ L '. I ml.r.ucs ( ultu.v. \-2 | After Japan. B-4 the Barge. CI Overtime. I)-6 www.maroon-news.com